Column: Special treat planned for art lovers

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Jan 26, 2014 at 3:00 AM

By Bob WillifordHenderson County Chamber of Commerce president

A very special treat awaits all lovers of the arts living here in Henderson County.Arts After Dark is a full evening of the finest music and entertainment available in Western North Carolina. On Thursday, Feb. 13, starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Conference Hall at Blue Ridge Community College, Arts After Dark includes a terrific lineup for a very low price.Those in attendance will enjoy a wonderful “sampler” of performances planned for the 2014 arts season, including a selection of music from the Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra; the amazing Jorja Ursin — well-known actress with the Arts Council who will portray Ann Landers in a vignette from the opening scene of “The Lady with all the Answers;” special portrayals from the Hendersonville Little Theater and the Flat Rock Playhouse, which will offer a compilation of performances from their YouTheatre Education and Outreach Programs; delight in sounds from pianist Dr. Kevin Ayesh, who will perform in addition to the Blue Ridge Community College Music Department; and last but not least, stories from the Carl Sandburg Home. Tickets for this special evening are $10 per person in advance or $15 at the door. VIP tables for eight, including reserved seating, champagne, chocolates, flowers and special attentive service, are available for $150 (must be reserved in advance).Mark Warwick, general manager of local radio station WTZQ, will be the master of ceremonies. Mark interned at the Flat Rock Playhouse and spent 10 years as a professional actor, so the emcee will be part of the entertainment. Mark is also a graduate of Western Carolina University, having earned a BS degree in Radio, Television and Film, with a double major in Speech and Theater Arts.In addition to some great entertainment, those attending this celebration of the arts will enjoy great food and drink from many local “favorites” including Highland Lake Inn, The Cupcake Place, The Italian Cookie Lady, Kilwins, The Green Room Café & Coffeehouse, Van's Chocolates, Southern Appalachian Brewery and Burntshirt Vineyards. BRCC's Horticulture Department is donating floral center pieces and a great ambience in their Conference Hall for this “must see” event. Additional supporters and sponsors include Carolina ACE Hardware, Kimberly Clark, Morris Broadband, Sam's Club and Trinity View Retirement Community.Arts After Dark is presented by the Henderson County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with BMW of Asheville and Gentiva Home Health. Tickets are now on sale. To purchase tickets or to reserve a VIP table, please visit the Chamber office at 2014 Kanuga Road in downtown Hendersonville, or call 828-692-1413. See y'all at the show!

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